January 2021
January 26, 2021 Greg Carter inset on Star Wars characters

UWM historian takes on race, relationships, and representation in Star Wars

The Star Wars movies are a major force in popular culture, spanning eleven motion pictures and dozens of associated television shows, books, comics, and other media. …
January 26, 2021 DAvid Kaplan

UWM astronomer helps discover extrasolar ‘space weather’

If you wanted to look for life on planets around stars other than our sun, …
January 25, 2021 Jake Gill

An alum of outstanding character(s): Jake Gill gives back with the gift of Skritter

Students taking Chinese and Japanese classes at UWM are getting a little extra help this year, thanks to the generosity of a linguistically-gifted alum. …
January 25, 2021 Burns Healy

A concrete theory: UWM mathematician helps print better building materials

Concrete is a universal building material, but it’s prone to wear, tear, and cracking over time. …
January 25, 2021 Shannon Siebers

“Check out” this English major’s fantastic library job

When she grows up, Shannon Siebers wants to be a professional book hoarder. “That’s what librarians are,” she said with a laugh. “We’re nerds. We love talking about books.” …
January 4, 2021 December 2020 In Focus cover

Dec 2020 — Volume 10, No. 12

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January 4, 2021 In Focus cover November 2020

Nov 2020 — Volume 10, No. 11

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January 4, 2021 Eduard Storm

A foreign concept: Economics grad examines wage gap between natives and immigrants

Even if they are employed in the same profession, there is generally a big difference …
January 4, 2021 Peter Dunn

Dunn named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Peter Dunn, a UWM distinguished professor of biological sciences, has been named a fellow of …
January 4, 2021 Austin and Harris at Bucks arena

Mathematics student gives new insight on NBA home-court advantage

If you’re a team in the National Basketball Association, there’s no place like home. Historically, …
January 4, 2021 Michael Mirer

Social media is changing the nature of the political concession speech

While elections may determine winners and losers, the concession speech typically brings a symbolic end …
January 4, 2021 group of people with sign for change

UWM receives $980,000 to increase diversity in sciences

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has given the UWM Foundation a $980,000 grant to increase diversity …
January 4, 2021 Tony Atkins

Journalism grad covers Milwaukee during COVID

It’s no newsroom, but Tony Atkins’ living room has been serving as a fine replacement …